Subtract 8/45 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 8/45
50/14 - 8/45 is 1069/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 112/630 = 2250 - 112/630 = 2138/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1069/315
- In mixed form: 3124/315
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